Here are our fantastic Water-based Activities!

Surfing

Catch a few waves while surfing off the coast of Ireland. Surfing may not be one of the easiest things to master, but it’s great fun building up to it. And once you do catch your first proper wave, the feeling of achievement is immense! Surfing is great fun and it’s a great experience if you’ve never done it before. Surfing has also become one of Ireland’s top team-building activities. For this activity your group will have fantastic surf instructors who will help you and guide you on the proper technique. Then you’re free to try those new skills and try to catch your first wave.

Boat Tour – Water-based activities

Not everyone is up for getting wet so if you and your group are looking to relax and unwind while out at sea then a Boat Tour is the option for you. Set sail with your friends and learn the history of the area from a unique vantage point. You might even get to have a few drinks while on the boat. As well as getting to relax and unwind you’ll also get to see the amazing scenery and coastline of Ireland from the sea. It’s an amazing experience and one that we’re sure will leave everyone happy.

Cruise on the River

Similar to the Boat Tour, a Cruise on the River is also an opportunity for you and your group to relax and unwind. The only difference is that this time you’re on a river rather than at sea. You’ll take in some of the incredible scenery that Ireland’s towns and cities have to offer from the vantage point of the river. You’ll also get to chill out and have a relaxing time with your group. So kick the feet up and enjoy yourselves.

Dolphin Watching – Water-based activities

Fancy seeing some Dolphins? Well, now you can! Yep, Dolphin Watching is a very popular activity and it’s a chance to get out to sea and take in some fresh air. You’ll not only see dolphins but also turtles, falcons, razorbills, and maybe even basking sharks. Dolphin Watching is not to be missed out on.

Rib-Trip

Have you ever been on a Rib before? It’s one of those boats that you see Scuba Divers or the Coastguards use. They travel at high speeds and have great maneuverability. They can also take each and every bump that the sea throws at them. Take a trip out on a Rib and you’ll get the heart racing and the adrenaline pumping.

How do these Water-based activities sound to you? If you’re interested in booking one of them for your group then all you have to do is email us on info@bigpotatoes.ie and we’ll help you get it booked.

Oh and don’t forget to check out our website and also follow us on Facebook for more great ideas.

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Check out the Top 4 reasons you need to team build in Cork. At Bigpotatoes we pride ourselves in the way we put events together to suit our clients. Destinations are a major fact in that process. Today we are looking at our cities and giving you firstly, the top 5 reasons you need to team build in Cork.

Without banging on about it too much, it is important to keep the focus on the purpose of the trip. It’s about team building and not about individual satisfaction or gratification. It’s all about the team, so get the team, the whole team and nothing but the team involved in the planning of the trip to Cork.

Work through a list. The team leader should draw up and finalise the list making sure that all details are covered no matter how insignificant they may appear. Location, accommodation, transport options, activities, indoor and outdoor, music, food and drink and return journey.

So, here are our top 5 reasons you need to team build in Cork.

1. Range of outdoor activities

It’s “how long is a piece of string” answer that comes to mind. Let’s take a look a few, well, a couple anyway. One of

the most popular is go-karting. We have several on our list, both indoor and outdoor but with fingers crossed on the weather we will go outdoors. The buzz the team will get from karting hardly needs to be explained. It’s motor car racing at a small and safe level. Who doesn’t want to be a Lewis Hamilton tearing into corners, screeching round the hair pin bends, overtaking on the straight, beating your fellow team members, competing against the clock; throw in the imaginary crowd, the smell of fuel, the thought of a pit stop with pretend change of tyres and of course the television cameras focusing on the team as they battle each other for line honours.

Another great outdoor activity that the team will love is a harbour trip on a high speed rib. No Dear, it’s not the rib that the lord took from Adam to make eve”, it’s a high speed power boat that planes on the water.

On a calm day, the adrenalin rush that the team will experience as the rib speeds over the water is pure exhilaration. Of course the drivers are professional and all on board are fitted with life jackets and sitting on special seats. No cobwebs in the head after this trip.

2. Indoor activities in Cork city for the team.

One of the favorite ones of course is 10 pin bowling. Again the team leaders can divide up the group into small teams and they can compete against one another. Listen to the

clatter as the bowling balls hit the skittles. On the other hand listen to the roars of laughter as the ball drops into the drain and misses the whole mass of “wooden soldiers”.

This is a terrific option is the weather is anyway lousy. The Cork people will swear that it only rains between midnight and eight in the morning.

3. Cork is Big enough to have loads of options but small enough to be personal.

The centre of the city lies between the north and the south channel of the river lee and most of the Craic and shopping is in that area. If there are ladies on the team building event they will need retail therapy and Cork won’t disappoint.

4. Booze, Burgers and Beds.

Everything that the team will need in the above departments are in full supply in Cork City and at all different price levels. Add in the natives and you can be sure that this will tick the box for the top 5 reasons you need to team build in Cork.

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Bigpotatoes was very impressed on a recent visit to Limerick and so we wanted to share our findings with any of you planning a team outing!

Bigpotatoes.ie has had a great input from the businesses and hot spots in the city and we are working with their advice on how to help the team leaders everywhere to bring their football, hockey, rugby and GAA teams to the Treaty city and suck up the beauty and the atmosphere. Limerick is a buzzing university city and we want to share this with you!

Limerick has everything from sizzling food to street art. As they say in the Treaty City, ‘there is something in the air in Limerick right now, so lets’ make tracks’. Making a really early start and breakfast in Limerick will give plenty of time for visiting all the sights.

1. The Big Breakfast.

This is an old fashioned Irish tradition, breakfast like a king and where better than The Canteen. Chef Paul Williams has brought a beautiful casual edge to Mallow Street. Good food, good coffee and good prices that the team will enjoy. A tip! Try the green eggs and ham, a delicious plate of poached eggs, avocado and chilli sauce topped off with bacon. Lots of other enticing options on the menu;

2. Thomond Park, home of Munster Rugby.

Thomond Park is Legendary in the sports world and a fortress for the home team. Take the team on a tour of this stadium and feel what the players feel when they walk into the dressing room and out on to the pitch. Browse through the museum and get a glance of the memorabilia of some of the great players that wore the red jersey of Munster. What better way to boost team morale than to take the team to the home of legends. You might even see some players!

3. The Hunt Museum and the Limerick City gallery.

In 2014 Limerick had the honour of being Ireland’s first city of Culture. While that showcased the City it also brought attention to the wonderful historical artifacts in the above galleries. The team will witness a different side of Limerick’s culture and it could be something different for them from the norm.

4. Street art.

This will be appreciated by the whole team. Have the cameras ready for some stunning photos in Limerick. Limerick is a fun vibrant university city and there is street art everywhere. This gives the outing and the trip great energy and life. Limerick has art in spades and this will add to your amazing day out

Well, there you have it! 4 great reasons for taking your office team on a trip to limerick Your team will be talking about it for weeks!

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These 5 reasons why beauticians should go quad biking as a team building day out really make a great case! Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And, beauty is a big industry! Everyone wants to look beautiful. Life is a rush and people want others help them be handsome. Beauticians are involved in team work. Some do hair, some do faces, some do eyes and eye brows. Others do nails. Let’s not forget the toe nails and the tattooists. Bigpotatoes recognises the need for beauticians as a group, to get together and team build every so often. So, we ask ourselves at Bigpotatoes – “what kind of team activities would suit those in the beauty trade? What would excite a team of beauticians?”

Definitely not a visit to a spa and some pampering – that would be a busman’s holiday! Something that doesn’t involve cucumbers on eye lids, cold tea bags and lots of face cream… but maybe involves mud packs?Something that involves lots of mud, lots and lots of mud!

Bigpotatoes would suggest that the team goes quad biking for the team day out. It’s great fun and a complete opposite to life in a beauty parlour.

Reason 1 :

The first reason why the team should go quad biking is for its excitement. It is the perfect autumn or winter adventure sport. The time of the year or seasons aside, there is every chance that it could be raining on your team day out. According to some fans of the sport, it’s much better fun in the lashing rain. Quad biking is muddy, bone crunching, head shaking, very noisy and will appeal to the team. It is where man or woman and machine take on the elements and the rough terrain.

Reason 2 :

The second reason is the kit out!  Some of these parks are as much as 80 acres in size. So, don’t turn up in short skirts and high heels. This is moo cow stuff. Wear something rough and ready. The team will be kitted out in top to toe rubber suits and helmets.

The team will be assessed by the staff who will decide on the type of bike and track that suits the team best.

A courses are different grades. This depends on experience or physical size. The team go to the quad bikes and get further instructions, once kitted out. This involves the knowledge of the bike, the workings and the safety features. The team can split up into a couple of teams depending on numbers and can compete against each other.

This adds extra excitement and a challenge to the team day out. After that is time to rock and roll.

The undulating courses are mud baths and when the quad bikes hit the spot, mud splashes ever where. Very soon the team members are unrecognisable as they are covered from head to toe in muck. As members speed around the track they compete against fellow team members and score points.

Reason 3 :

The third reason is the thrill in manoeuvring the bikes and mastering skills like reversing around obstacles at speed and balancing on seesaws.

Reason 4 :

Imagine the adrenaline rush as the team takes on nature in the form of hills, ditches, streams, bridges and other obstacles. Therefore, tearing up inclines, swerving at the crest and descending at speed into a muddy swamp where the wheels are barely visible.

Reason 5 :

The fifth reason is that no experience is necessary before mounting the all terrain vehicle, as full onsite training is given!

So that is all you need to know! Are you convinced you should take your beautifying team quad biking!? Make those memories and form those bonds! Bigpotatoes recommends that your team remembers to bring the appropriate clothing including waterproof boots.

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Start 2019 off with a bang! Shake off those dusty christmas cobwebs and get active. Everyone is back to work, not too reluctantly let’s hope! Christmas break was a great time to rest and catch up with loved ones. Give your team something to look forward to! Arrange some exciting new adventures for your team!

Sports Day!

What better way to kick off 2019 then with a good old fashioned Sports Day! Many people like to start off January on the right foot. They do ‘dry January’ and really get off on a health kick. Therefore, a sports day will appeal to a lot of your team. People want to work off those second and third helpings of turkey! Or simply get the circulation going after a lot of sitting around. Grab some potato sacks and skipping ropes and head to a near by park. Or, why not organise a trip to an Adventure Centre!?

Is it any ones last year?

Figure out if any staff member is heading on maternity leave or retiring this year. Make the year extra special for them. They will be taking time off to enter into the new phase of their life soon. Some may have been with the company for many years! Take time to plan the ultimate retirement party. Pool funds to get them a smashing going away present! Or that trendy crib that your expecting co-worker has their eye on. Events like this bring your team closer and appreciate the time they spend with one another.

New Years Resolutions

Ask your team to write a list of 5 new years resolutions. They can be simple like, ‘switch to decaf!’ or more ambitious like, ‘get a promotion’. Get them all to put there new year resolutions in an envelope and drop them all into a box. Give them back before the end of the year so that they can see what they have achieved! (Or maybe squeeze in the things they forgot!) This team bonding activity is great for building a sense of accomplishment. Your team can choose to share them with one another or keep them privately! Leaving people set their own goals creates a sense of independence.

Looking for more ideas to help your team feel active and refreshed? Check out our list of Outdoor Activities!

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Team Building Activities for Remote Teams

Do some of your employees work from home? Or abroad? Make the whole team feel connected by trying out some of these team building activities for remote teams! These are a fun way to make everyone feel like they are working as one. Working remotely can be isolating and these activities will break down that wall, promote communication and a sense of belonging. Increasing a sense of camaraderie between team members who work away from the office will strengthen your team so that it can behave as one! All you need is an internet connection!

Guess the Office

Online Games

Cocktail Competition

Video Chat Charades  

Online Karaoke 

Looking for more Team Building Activities for Remote Teams?! How about one of our Weekend Packages! Get everyone in the same space for a whole weekend!

Finally, if you’re planning an upcoming event or looking for more information on team building activities for remote teams. Drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie!

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Top Team Building Activities

There are endless benefits to Team Building for both you and your employees. At the end of the day, the people you work with can be a huge part of how enjoyable your job is. For many it is the deciding factor of whether they will stay with a company for longer than a year. Give people a chance to make friends with their co-workers! Make your space a positive and open atmosphere where people can excel and feel satisfied! This list of Top Team Building Activities includes places your team can visit to experience something new, exciting or relaxing. They will share this experience with one another and be united!

Dirt Buggy Track

A Dirt Buggy Track is one of the most exciting Team Building Activities! Hop behind the wheel for some fast and furious fun!

A Dirt Buggy (or Dune Buggy) is is a recreational vehicle with large wheels and wide tires which was designed to be used on sand dunes, beaches or in the desert. Spur on your team mates to win in a race against another team!

Dirt Buggy racing helps build motivation techniques within a team. Drivers engage with a sense of competition and energy which they will enjoy and eventually apply to the workplace! This team building activity breeds active and supportive team members who enjoy giving each other a boost!

Dolphin Watching

We are so excited to add this to our list! Dolphin Watching is one of the most memorable experiences your team will enjoy! Dolphins are a favourite among many. They are funny, charming and clever! Qualities that they no doubt share with the members of your team.

Your team will be inspired by the Dolphins playful energy and learn to make work fun. Visiting these intelligent creatures will be all your team talks about for months. A visit to the coast will air out stuffy office heads with a fresh, salty sea breeze. The group will love the chance to breathe it all in!

Set sail along the Irish Coast and see what you can spot! There is an abundance of marine life waiting to be discovered. Bring a flask of hot tea on the boat for a warming chat with the person who sits at the desk across from you.

Finish off the trip with a bit of grub and you are in for a winner. We love this team building activity that really empowers team bonding.

Millinery

Have an Event coming up? Visiting a Millinery at the start of Summer is a great way to prepare for an upcoming wedding season! Give your team an opportunity to learn a new skill! Learning a new skill promotes everything an effective team needs. Communication, creativity and patience.

A Millinery is not just a activity for people who would wear the hat or fascinator they make. Members of your team will have fun getting creative. Maybe they will make a hat for their partner, or even the cat! This team building activity is all about having fun and experimenting with new ideas.

Tip: Maybe have everyone make a hat for someone else working in the office. That will give people are opportunity to find out what style they might like – or what would make them laugh! This really promotes team bonding. Reveal who made a hat for who at the end of the outing and take a group picture. Frame the picture and hang it in the office to give your team a good laugh. This will make everyone feel like they are all part of a big mad family!

A Pottery Studio

Get your team into a creative mind space by signing them up for a trip to a Pottery Studio. Many members of your team may not have done this before. Experiencing something for the first time together will strengthen the connection between team members! Using a pottery wheel is also a very relaxing way to make something of your own.

Using your hands is an effective way to stimulate brain activity while also relieving stress. The pay offs for visiting this Team Building activity never end! And there may be some masterpieces made! Or you may end up with some funny looking jugs decorating your office. Either way it will be a memorable team building activity and team building idea!

Make your local Pottery Studio a Top Team Building Destination. It is enjoyable for all ages and abilities!

Finally, if you’re planning your next team building event. Make sure you drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie for more details on these top team building activities!

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3 of the Best Ice Breakers for a Team Bonding Session

Looking for ways to break the ice?! Whether you have a whole new team or new employees joining – these are 3 of the Best Ice Breakers for a team Bonding Session. Maybe a group of employees are returning from work elsewhere and a new team has been formed? Maybe you have just started a new company and no one knows anyone at all yet! Get the ball rolling. Start the conversation!

Year of the Coin

Hand out a coin to each person and ask people to share something they were doing the year the coin was made. Were they listening to Kings of Leon on the way to college? Where they getting their braces removed? Or living in another Country? Find out!

This is a great way for people to get to know a thing or two about the team they are working with! It is one of the easiest and best ice breakers for a team bonding session! It’s also a great little team building idea to kick start a meeting and change things up.

Would You Rather

Everyone knows this game! Play it at your next Team Bonding Session, team building activity or as way to start a meeting. Anyway, take turns going around the room asking each person a “Would You Rather” question. Here are a few examples:

“Would you rather own a mansion or have the ability to talk to animals?”

“Would you rather be able to fly or be able to read minds?”

“Or Would you rather hold one giant spider or several small spiders?”

The list goes on! Maybe write down some creative ‘Would you Rather’ questions to pull out of a hat. This might take the pressure off people having to invent them on the spot! Ask your team to come prepared with a few to toss in!

Two truths and one lie

If you have a group of new employees starting today, this game is fantastic! Get existing staff to get to know new team members by playing this ice-breaking game.

Gather everyone at lunch and invite them to play. Ask everyone to come up with two things that are true about themselves and one thing that is a lie. Then ask people to share their three facts.

“I have 2 sisters, one of which works here in the company”

“I’ve met Beyonce at a Mac store”

“I have 6 cats”

Can you guess which one isn’t true?! Everyone has to try to guess the right answer. This leads to lively anecdotes about life experiences and memories!

These Ice breakers are a great way to have some laughs and relive the tension of starting something new! Why not try taking the team out of the office so that they can get to know each other in a new context. Check out our list of Water Based Activities! Why not start of this new phase with a splash!?

Finally, will you be trying any of these 3 of the Best Ice Breakers for a Team Bonding Session?

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3 Ways to Show Your Staff Appreciation

At the end of the day, your staff are what makes your company so great! They are the force keeping everything going. Whether you have hundreds of employees or a group of five, they are all important. This is a list of 3 ways to show your staff appreciation are the best ways to show your team you care about them.

Celebrate Happy Birthdays

Celebrate your staff members birthday by ordering a big cake. Be it lemon drizzle, apple pie or a big chocolate sponge cake! Find out their favourite and pop some candles on it. A cake with a picture of their face on it will be sure to go down a treat.

Get them a gift! Ask around to find out what they would appreciate the most. A simple piece of jewellery or a luxury Spa break? Or tickets to an upcoming rugby match! Order pizza for the office and make lunch break a party!

Have employees birthdays on a calendar so that no one is left out. Show your Staff Appreciation by throwing them a birthday party!

Host events for the entire company.

Hosting an event for the entire company is a great way to say Thanks for all the hard work.

An Annual Christmas Party or Summer BBQ is something fun to look forward to. Employees can get dressed up and get to know one another. Maybe hire a professional band to play? A jazz band to keep things elegant or something more upbeat like a band plays nostalgic songs from the 80’s and 90’s! Show your whole staff appreciation by finding out what they are into by using a suggestions box!

Having a themed party is a great way to break the ice. 1920’s Prohibition themed nights will always be a favourite. Any fancy dress party will get people excited. Don’t forget to give a prize for the best costume!

Redecorate the Break Room

Jazz up your break room to make it a place where your employees actually want to spend their break! A few stylish tables and chairs and a big comfortable couch will make all of the difference. A nice big television so that you team can catch up with the news. A decent coffee machine. A charging port for phones and electronics would be very useful!

The break room is a great place to put up pictures of employee of the month! Show your team that you are thinking of them by making the break room somewhere comfortable. The group will love relaxing and socializing in this professional but cosy space.

So there you have it folks. Just 3 Ways to Show Your Staff Appreciation. It doesn’t take much but these activities will boost team morale and productivity long term in the team.

Finally, if you need any help in planning your next work night out or team building event. Make sure and drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie!

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Alternative Team Building Activities for 2019

Kick off 2019 by bringing your team together! These Alternative Team Building Activities are a great way to shake off the cobwebs of last year and start 2019 off with a bang. Your group will makes friends and get to know each other whilst having fun! Alternative games and outings are a quirky way to get the ball rolling for a strong and happy team. Boost morale and productivity!

Cook-Off

This culinary team-building activity will turn out some tasty results! Hosting a company cook-off is an exciting way to engage with your employees team work and leadership skills. Separate the group up into smaller teams. Pick a food category. Food categories like Salsa, Chile, Pizza, Lasagne – would make it easy for most people to take part! Provide everyone with the same ingredients! This had to start our list of Alternative Team Building Activities. Who in your team is a secret chef!? 

Tip : BBQ Cook Offs work really well! They always go down a storm. Have one at your next Summer BBQ!

Your Cook-Off will be a fun way to unite your team. Hopefully, it may end up in everyone with a full tummy and a smile on their face! It will bring out everyones inner chef. A prize of a chefs hat would be a great way to honour the winner! Maybe they will wear it around the office!

(In case of disasters, maybe keep a take-away menu and phone nearby)

Board Game Tournament

A Board Game Tournament is the perfect way for people to get to know each other. Your group will learn how to work together and even unleash their competitive sides! An team building activity like this is ideal as you don’t have to leave the office on what is, perhaps, a rainy day. Suggest a team-wide Board Game Tournament! It is a classic Alternative Team Building Activity. Good clean fun! (Unless you have one or two with a cunning competitive streak on your team!) 

Pick a game : Jenga, Trivia Pursuit, Operation or games using a deck of cards. Choose one game that all employees will play. Make a leader board and let your team compete for the top place!

Give prizes for First, Second and Third place. Mini Trophies or Vouchers for a local restaurant would really get people to compete for the top! Or reward the winning group with one of these special team awards events !

Escape Room Games

Escape Room Games are becoming one of the most popular Alternative Team Building Activities for 2019. We might have heard of them through TV shows, or seen pictures of friends participating in one. They require logic, patience, leadership skills and a lot of team work! Games like Puzzle break, Escape the Room and Adventure Rooms are challenging and exciting experiences your team will never forget.

Escape Room Games work by “locking” the group in a room for one hour. The timer is set and the race is on! The group must escape by solving puzzles, finding hidden clues and objects and finding the key to unlock the room!

These games are an invigorating way to encourage your team to think as one. An average of only 20% of teams make it out during the given hour! Be sure to incentivise the game by awarding the winner with something very special!

Volunteer

Supporting a good cause is a great way to give back to the community. Your team members will feel the benefit of doing something positive and bond as a group. Volunteering for local charities that aid homelessness or deliver Christmas gifts to children’s hospitals are an effective way to support your community. Promoting environmental awareness would greatly benefit your local area. Contact some local organisations and enquire as to how you can help out!

Maybe organise a fundraising marathon for a charity of your companies choice. Ask your company to vote on which charity to raise funds for. Make it an annual thing so that each year you can help something different!

Your team will enjoy working together for a charitable cause!

Kayaking/Canoeing

Suggest some outdoor activities to your group. Kayaking or Canoeing are seriously fun ways to get everyone hyped and ready to work together! Encourage people to pair up with other employees who they maybe have not worked with before. The incentive to keep dry and out of the water is one way to get people to work together. If your team likes excitement and getting out there, check out these water based activities! 

If members of your team would rather do something a little more relaxing, why not organise a cruise on the river. The group will love taking it easy and watching the water.

Water based activities are something different for a lot of people! They will remember the day out and get to know fellow employees. 

So there you have it folks. Our list of Alternative Team Building Activities for you to think about!

Finally, if you’re interested in booking your next team building activity or event. Make sure to drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie for more details!

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3 Best Burger Places in Cork City

I recently published an article on my 3 top lunch picks for a work lunch in Cork city. As I mentioned in that article I love my food and if I can combine enjoying some of Cork’s best food with a work meeting. I’m rocking! So as I was strolling through the city today coming up to lunch time. My nostrils caught the sent of burgers cooking. It inspired me to gather my 3 Best Burger Places in Cork City!

This article should really have come with a warning not to read on an empty stomach coming up to lunch!

Son of a Bun

Just around the corner from the office here is Son of a Bun. Every lunch time I have the eternal struggle between the ‘Treat yo self‘ side of me and the ‘You brought lunch, it’s healthier and you’re on a diet for a wedding‘ side of me. Any time I go in there I indulge. Simply put, I get a juicy burger off the menu. Usually the S.O.B and make it double. Get fries, mac & cheese and if I’m fragile after the weekend a shake.

After you’ve satisfied your hunger it may be very difficult to have a constructive meeting. But, as Father Stack said in Father Ted. “I had my fun and that’s all that matters”

Bunsen

Located on French Church street in the heart of the city centre is Bunsen. And after you’ve tried one of their burgers it will have a special place in your heart. Trust me on that. It’s the “Simple things in life” they say. Bunsen’s menu is simple but my good god the burgers are divine. They don’t mess about with anything fancy. They just serve up a great burger or cheeseburger, fries and a drink. Also they only have a handful of toppings to choose from.

I suspect the reason for this is to make sure you don’t ruin you’re own burger before eating it. That you truly enjoy the burger for what it is! Once you bite into one. You’ll understand and you will need some sort of miracle to resurrect that work meeting you were planning on having after you ate.

West Cork Burger Company

Now, if you’re not already salivating at the thought of a burger. There is something wrong with you. I’m already planning when I’m off for a burger next. So, its off to Washington Street to the West Cork Burger Company. Anyone who has been, knows just how good a burger it is.

The patties are full of flavour and juicy. The toppings and sauces are next level and the sides are top drawer. There will be a few groans of delight as you bite in. It’s probably at this moment that you’ve completely forgotten you had something work related to discuss after eating. But it’s worth it.

I’m a huge believer that we are spoiled in Cork City with all the fantastic burger places we have. It’s fantastic to see businesses in Cork thriving and if they keep serving up burgers and food like they have. They’ll be thriving for years to come. And I may possibly have to take out a small loan to quiet literally feed my habit!

So guys these are what I think are the 3 Best Burger Places in Cork City! Do you agree? Or should I be adding another few to the list? Let me know on info@bigpotatoes.ie!

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5 Adventure Spots for an Off Site Day in Cork

An Off Site Day is always a wonderful way to reinvigorate a team, set new goals for the year ahead or just to reward a any type of team for a job well done. Now I love experiencing that adrenaline rush that comes with an exhilarating team building activity. So, I thought I’d put together 5 Adventure Spots for an Off Site Day in Cork!

Zip-Lining

If you’ve never been Zip-Lining then quiet frankly you’re missing out lads. It will test your nerves, get your heart racing and adrenaline pumping all at the same time. Zipit just outside Cork City in Farran Woods is home to one of Ireland’s best Zip-Lining course, and is brilliant for an Off Site day.

The guys will make sure you’re all kitted out, literally shown the ropes and move you along the different zipline courses. You’ll start small before moving onto bigger and higher courses. I really can’t speak highly enough about Zipit in Farran and the team. They’ll make sure you’re off site day is a huge success.

Karting

Karting is always a fantastic option for an off site day in my opinion. A series of races to will not only fuel peoples competitive side but will have them buzzing from the adrenaline rush afterwards.

Just on the edge of the city, in Marina Commercial park actually, you’ll find the National Kart Centre Cork. It’s a brilliant karting track that will challenge even a seasoned driver. It will be interesting to see how yours gets on. The guys will make sure you get everything and more out of your day spent on the track.

My advice if you’re planning an off site day is to do any work before the Karting. Because, the racing is all your team will be talking about afterwards.

Rib Trip

If adventure and fueling your need for speed is still on your mind for your upcoming off site day. Let me suggestion a Rib Trip. You’ll all hop aboard a high powered rib and get race across the top of the water, using waves as ramps and there’s no avoiding getting a little wet. The guys in Cork Sea Safari know how to really drive one of these boats!

I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing this over the summer and I can honestly say you and your team will be buzzing afterwards. It’s a fantastic activity on an off site day for team building or to reward hitting certain targets. Or it can be used to kick off a work night out even.

Bubble Football

Now I know on an off site day you’re trying to get some valuable work done. It could involve brainstorming or simply reviewing what you’ve done for the year and what you all as a group can do better. After you get all the work done early in the day, I suggest you give Bubble Football a go!

You’ll jump inside inflatable balls an attempt to play football and score a few goals. You’ll be bouncing all over the place, hitting co workers all safe in the knowledge you’ll be safe. The guys in Bubbleball Ireland have a few venues around Cork and will make sure you and your team have a brilliant day.

Cable Wakeboarding

Lastly on our list of 5 Adventure Spots for an Off Site Day in Cork is Cable Wakeboarding! Ballyhass lakes is home to Cork’s only Cable Wakeboarding centre and if you’re looking to add a little adventure into your off site day. Then get yourself down there.

The guys are incredible in handling any size team and the instructors will have you standing up on the Wakeboard in now time as it pulls you across the lake. Your heart will be racing, your adrenaline will be pumping and you’ll have a smile from ear to ear.

They also have a huge range of other activities like kayaking, zip-lining, and the leap of faith. Just in case you want to more than just one activity.

So, these are my 5 Adventure Spots for an Off Site Day in Cork. Make sure you check out the guys above and if you have any other questions. Sure just drop me a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie for more details.

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